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Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe

Published: May 19, 2021 Last Updated: Aug 27, 2021 by Marye 951 words. | About 5 minutes to read this article.

If you love dipping your french fries, onion rings, (and fingers) into Red Robin Campfire sauce you're going to love this copycat recipe! It's quick and easy - and will be fine in your fridge for about a week.
Total time 2 hours 5 minutes
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A bowl of the dipping sauce with text overlay for Pinterest.

It's no secret that the perfect dipping sauce make the foods we love even better. This is delicious no matter what you serve it with!

If you're looking for unique flavors you can't go wrong with the Jezebel sauce or creamy homemade queso, either!

The orange dipping sauce in a bowl on a table.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • Related recipes
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • So easy!
  • Just 6 ingredients!
  • Perfect on French fries, onion rings, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and just about anything else!

Let's face it, a good fry sauce can make a restaurant even more popular so imagine what it can do for your homemade burgers and fries! This Copycat Red Robin Campfire sauce recipe is so good you'll be looking for things to dip in it.

Including fingers.

Y'all, this is on my list of the best dipping sauces ever made.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe.
Ingredients for Copycat Red Robin Fry Sauce. Use your favorite barbeque sauce.

Of everything I've tried the Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar sauce gives this recipe the best flavor, in my opinion. Barbecue sauce comes in a lot of different variations so definitely experiment to see what you like best.

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

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Make this easy recipe in less than 5 minutes!
  1. Measure all ingredients into a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Taste and add more chipotle powder if desired.
  4. Spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate for two hours for best flavor.

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  • Whisk
  • Medium bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mason jar with a screw on lid or other airtight container for storage

🥫 Storage

My Red Robin campfire sauce copycat recipe will be fine in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Be sure to keep it cold when you are serving it - since it's mayonnaise based you won't want it to sit out at room temperature for more than an hour or so.

This recipe doesn't freeze well - it gets watery.

Overhead view of the sauce in a bowl with tater tots on a plate.
Campfire sauce copycat might even be better than the original.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: Be sure to let the sauce chill for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. It allows the flavors to blend and intensify.

  • This will stain plastic containers - use glass.
  • Aluminum containers or aluminum foil will give the sauce a weird flavor - use glass.
  • Some people like to substitute Ranch dressing for half the mayonnaise.
  • If you can't find chipotle powder you can use chili powder or tabasco sauce to taste.
  • This is a copy of the Red Robin onion ring sauce but try it on burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches...

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

Does Red Robin Campfire Sauce have dairy?

As far as I know it does not. My copycat fry sauce recipe has eggs (in the mayonnaise) but no dairy. Always read the labels of your ingredients to be sure.

Can this fry sauce be made vegan?

Yes it can! Just be sure to use a vegan mayonnaise. As far as I know Sweet Baby Rays Hickory and Brown Sugar barbecue sauce is vegan but always read the ingredients labels to be sure.

Can Campfire Sauce be made keto friendly?

Yes! Mayonnaise has 0 carbs (check your brand for actual carb counts) so if you use a low carb barbecue sauce and dijon mustard instead of honey mustard it will be keto friendly.

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📞 The last word

Here's my experience...

  • This makes a great salad dressing! Just thin it down with a bit of milk (almond or oatmilk is fine).
  • I love turning copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce into tartar sauce by adding about ¼ cup of sweet pickle relish. If you thin it down it's a delish thousand island dressing!
  • I sometimes brush it on chicken while grilling it.

I love a good dipping sauce (or fry sauce as it's sometimes called). When the server sets down the Red Robin dipping sauces on the table it's all I can do to keep from drinking them!

I like the campfire sauce the best, though.

Here are some other ways to make your burgers amazing!

  • Homemade Pimento Cheese is one of my favorite things to put on a burger. If you've never tried it you definitely should!
  • Candied Jalapenos are a sweet and spicy addition to burgers, nachos, hot dogs, and all your summer favorites.
  • Popeye's Seasoning Salt is delicious on fries, burgers, and homemade chicken strips.

📖 Recipe

Close up of the sauce showing the creamy texture.
4.75 from 107 votes

Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce

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If you love dipping your french fries, onion rings, (and fingers) into Red Robin Campfire sauce you're going to love this copycat recipe! It's quick and easy - and will be fine in your fridge for about a week.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill (optional): 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:149
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup hickory BBQ Sauce, Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard, more as desired
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Spoon into a Mason jar or other airtight container.
  • Refrigerate for two hours or more to let the flavors blend.
  • Serve with fries, onion rings, or on your burgers and hot dogs.

Notes

Expert Tip: Be sure to let the sauce chill for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. It allows the flavors to blend and intensify.
  • This will stain plastic containers - use glass.
  • Aluminum containers or aluminum foil will give the sauce a weird flavor - use glass.
  • Some people like to substitute Ranch dressing for half the mayonnaise.
  • If you can't find chipotle powder you can use chili powder or tabasco sauce to taste.
  • This makes a great salad dressing! Just thin it down with a bit of milk.
  • I love turning copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce into tartar sauce by adding about ¼ cup of sweet pickle relish. If you thin it down it's a delish thousand island dressing!
  • I sometimes brush it on chicken while grilling it.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Madeline

      July 06, 2022 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      Hi! As someone who used to work at Red Robin I can tell you Campfire is actually only two ingredients. It is almost equal parts Mayo and BBQ sauce (a little more Mayo to BBQ but not much). They use their Whiskey River BBQ sauce but in a pinch they did use original Sweet Baby Rays, it just wasn’t quite the same.

      Reply
    2. Barbara

      July 01, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      We tried this tonight and my husband (who loves Red Robins sauce) says it taste just like it!! Thanks for the recipe it is definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    3. Renee

      June 02, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't tried this recipe yet but I'm giving you 5 stars for your reply to Gerry. 🙂

      But I do plan to try it!

      Reply
    4. Gerry

      May 19, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      I’m confused. Up towards the top you say only 4 ingredients. Then you show a picture of the ingredients- which shows 6 ingredients. Then you get to the recipe and it shows 5 ingredients. What the heck???? This is the first time I’ve seen your recipes. I hope your cookbooks read better.

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      • Marye

        May 19, 2021 at 7:36 pm

        So, Gerry... I am so sorry for the typo. It happens. I'm still striving for perfection - just not there yet.

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